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E89 MPV

1988 Renault R25

Silver Petrol 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,428 mi
Last recorded174,428 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Renault R25107,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE89 MPV
MakeRenault
ModelR25
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 174,428 miles

all front and rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 28 May 2008 174,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

all front and rear brake pipes starting to rust

idle speed valve pipe split

wires rubbing on alternator belt pulley

Pass 30 May 2007 173,364 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 172,302 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 172,302 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Renault R25?

Based on 6,402 MOT tests across 1,555 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
2,150
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
1,555
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 408
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 375
Brake pipe excessively corroded 320
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 308
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E89 MPV is a 1988 Renault R25 in Silver with a 2,664cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Renault R25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 107,115 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault R25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E89 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R25 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Renault R25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E89 MPV registered?

E89 MPV is a 1988 Renault R25, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E89 MPV safe to buy?

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